Armchair Modern Design
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Plastic
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Armchairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
1990s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Natural Fiber, Wood, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen, Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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